Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Northern

The employment outlook will be Moderate for heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Northern region:

• Approximately 920 people work in this occupation.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 33%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 7%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 5%